No humans were injured. But the blaze displaced them with little more than their lives.

The fire caused $475,000 in damage, displaced all three residents and gutted their home to ash.

But at least Jackson survived.

“I am happy to report that Jackson the Cat is recovering nicely and has been released from the vet—not before a hefty bill though, I’m afraid,” Shenea Strader, who started a GoFundMe page for the three to get back on their feet, told me.

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We can never have too many good news stories!

But we should also not forget that this family down in California have one hell of a rebuild hill to climb. So if you can spare a few pennies for the rebuild costs then this is the page to go to: https://www.gofundme.com/thanksgivinghousefire/

And when you go there the first thing that will smack you in the face is this photograph.

Losing one’s home to a fire has go to be simply dreadful but big hugs to all and a very special cuddle for Jackson the cat!

While I am partial to dogs, I have owned many cats & love them as well! Felines are incredibly smart & intuitive. There is no doubt in my mind that Jackson was warning his family. I am relieved to know he survived & was relatively unscathed. Losing a home to fire is a tragedy. I hope Jackson’s friends get back on their feet. Another great share, Paul!

I have heard stories like this before, where a cat has warned their people of impending danger; just like dogs, they do sense these things, and thank goodness Jackson did, saving not only himself but his family too. Hats off to Jackson!